Star lore of all ages; a collection of myths, legends, and facts concerning the constellations of the Northern Hemisphere (1911)
Olcott, William Tyler, 1873-1936 · New York, London : G.P. Putnam's sons · leaf 67
nimbus thesign of royal dignity hangs, wreathed with the imperishable 28 Star Lore of All A^-qs o laurel of fame, a sword, pen, and an olive branch, to dis-tingtiish this ever to be remembered monarch, as hero, sage,and peacemaker. This figure, with the exception of thenimbus, appears on Burritts… … AQUARIUS AQUARIUSTHE WATER BEARER While by the Horses head the Water-PourerSpreads his right hand. Aratos. The astronomers of all nations, with the exception ofthe Arabians, have adopted the figure of a man pouringwater from a jar or pitcher to express this constellation.The Arabs, being forbidden…
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